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Rachel Reeves warned Labour may need tax hikes

Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves receives stark warning about potential tax hikes as economic experts question party's spending commitments ahead of general election.

Reeves Confirms Major Tax Rises in Autumn Statement

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces significant tax increases coming this autumn in her first major fiscal statement, marking the most substantial tax rises since Gordon Brown's government. The measures aim to address economic challenges post-Brexit

Reeves: No magic money tree for UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers hard-hitting speech at Wembley, ruling out immediate tax rises while promising tough spending decisions and economic stability.

Labour's 'Bleating Tax' Targets Wealthy in Reeves Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's economic strategy targeting the wealthy with new tax measures while claiming it will strengthen Britain's economy. The controversial plans have sparked debate about fiscal policy and wealth distribution.

Reeves: No Room for Tax Cuts in Labour Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms tax rises are inevitable in Labour's first budget as economic reality bites, with Brexit fallout and Tory legacy creating fiscal straitjacket.

Reeves: No 'magic wand' for UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers sobering assessment of UK finances, confirming tough decisions ahead as Labour confronts 'worst economic inheritance since WWII'.

Reeves Unveils Labour's Radical Budget Overhaul

Shadow Chancellor announces sweeping economic reforms including tax system modernisation and business investment drive in landmark speech positioning Labour as party of fiscal responsibility.

Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.

IMF Slashes UK Growth Forecast in Blow to Starmer

The International Monetary Fund's stark growth downgrade exposes the economic challenges awaiting Labour's new government, with inflation concerns and fiscal constraints threatening Keir Starmer's ambitions.

IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms

The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.

Reeves: No wealth tax in Labour's first Budget

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Labour will not implement a one-off wealth tax in their first Budget, marking significant shift from previous economic proposals.

Reeves challenges OBR authority in economic power play

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches bold bid to reshape UK economic oversight, seeking to reduce the Office for Budget Responsibility's influence over fiscal policy in dramatic Whitehall shake-up.

IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.

Rachel Reeves's Economic Wonderland: Fantasy Over Reality?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism as her economic policies draw alarming parallels to fantasy over reality. Experts question the sustainability of her borrowing plans and warn of serious consequences for Britain's economy.

Reeves's alcohol duty hike backfires, costs Treasury £1bn

Rachel Reeves's planned increase in alcohol duty is projected to cause a dramatic £1 billion shortfall in tax revenues, according to a damning new Treasury analysis, raising serious questions about the government's economic strategy.

Treasury's Secret Tax Hike Plans for Post-Election Budget

Exclusive: Treasury officials are drawing up plans for significant tax increases, including a potential 'stealth raid' on pensions and inheritance tax reforms, that could be implemented swiftly if Labour wins the next election.

Rachel Reeves rules out major tax hikes to fuel growth

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to prioritise economic growth over significant tax increases, promising a 'decade of national renewal' with a focus on planning reform and infrastructure investment.

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